Morelia takes a two-goal advantage into the second leg of the Apertura semifinal against Club America, after a victory on Thursday in the first leg at Estadio Morelos. Morelia opened the scored through Fernando Aristeguieta in the 15th minute and extended its lead in the 51st through Aldo Rocha, after Jorge Sanchez had been sent off for America 10 minutes before half-time. Morelia defender Sebastian Vegas also saw red in the 78th, but the team from Michoacan held on. Liga MX giant America came into the tie as favorites, but will now need to win on Sunday in Estadio Azteca to advance or by three goals if Morelia scores, with the away goal rule in place. Venezuelan Aristeguieta tapped into an open net from a Luis Mendoza pass that left America keeper Guillermo Ochoa stranded, following a frantic opening in which both teams took turns in attacking. The game turned on Sanchez's second yellow card, with the young Mexico international making a late tackle close to the halfway line to leave his team a player down. Morelia continued to push for a second, although America didn't sit back and the home team's second came when Rocha finished a swift counter-attack in which America's players were stranded upfield.


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Where can I get tickets for America vs Morelia? America were quite strong at home during the Apertura regular season, but they have lost each of their last two games at Estadio Azteca and seem to be struggling badly in recent weeks. Morelia, on the other hand, are one of the hottest teams in the league, have been playing very well on the road, and seem to be scoring at will with an average of 2. Expect Morelia to close things out here as they will shock the world by reaching the Apertura finals.
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Very few fans saw this coming. Monarcas Morelia, a team that has won Liga MX only a single time in club history, is a draw away from advancing to the Apertura Final. Live Stream: fuboTV watch for free.
Min odds, bet, and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. More Details. Mexico forwards Uriel Antuna and Alexis Vega have been suspended by Chivas after a video emerged of the duo drinking before a match. It's been a busy opening to the Liga MX Guard1anes season, with 45 games already taking place. Here's what has happened. Skip to navigation.